California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes slashing millions from 'public safety' as the Democratic state grapples with a massive budget deficit totaling $37.9 billion.
    • NeuromancerOPM
      49·
      4 months ago

      I did for many years. I left because escalating crime, taxes. Traffic, etc.

        • NeuromancerOPM
          48·
          4 months ago

          I enjoyed my time there but I won’t move back. The state is in a meltdown phase. Too expensive, too much crime, too much everything negative.

          I was in the bay area for 12 years.

          • Alice@hilariouschaos.com
            14·
            4 months ago

            Wow man. Oh yea I know. You’re either rich or fuckin poor in CA no middle class

            I was born and raised moved to a red state with actual decent jobs lower cost of living when I was 24 best decision I’ve ever made

            I hope you made it to red state that’s taking care of you ❤️ (As in has opportunities, jobs, low cost living, nicer ppl)

            • NeuromancerOPM
              26·
              4 months ago

              I am in a blue state, but thinking of retiring. I am considering moving to Flordia. I am 50 and with the way the blue states want to increase taxes, it’s just better to retire and let them ponder where all the tax revenue went.

    • NeuromancerOPM
      39·
      4 months ago

      Nah. They still push the silliness. I know locally there was an attempt to defund the police. It’s why a right wing mayor was elected. People are tired of the crime.

      Personally I am for police reform. Typically that would involve more money to the police but focusing on higher standards and training.

        • NeuromancerOPM
          14·
          4 months ago

          I want shit like this. Since we live in a republic, I vote for people who make sure the police have the tools to do their job.

          Luckily, more people agree with me and less with you. That is why we are seeing more funding for the police in most areas.

                • NeuromancerOPM
                  15·
                  4 months ago

                  My interests are keeping addicts in prison and enforcing the laws to keep crime down. I have no interest in treating addicts other than putting them in jail.

                  We don’t have common interest. Your ideology is what is degrading the country. You expect everyone to give you a handout rather than working for things. It is the major difference between the conservatives and liberals. One ideology is based on earning things and the other is about taking things from others.